Archive for category: Roger Federer
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Nadal downs Ferrer for a place in Rome final
Rafael Nadal became the first player to reach the Rome Tennis Masters final after he defeated fellow Spaniard David Ferrer 7-6 (6) 6-0. Today’s semifinal was a re-match of the Barcelona Open final, where Nadal prevailed in straight sets. Whenever these two players meet, it’s guaranteed that the crowd watching [...] -
Federer to play Djokovic in Rome Masters semifinal
The Italian crowd is going to be in for a treat as they will have a chance to witness a big showdown between Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in Saturday’s semifinal at the Rome Tennis Masters. World no.1 and defending champion Djokovic was the first one to book his place [...] -
Federer and Nadal through to Rome quarterfinals
Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer both won their third round matches and booked a spot in the quarterfinals of the Rome Masters. Nadal was the first one of the two to reach the last 8 after he defeated fellow Spaniard Marcel Granollers 6-1 6-1. Although the scoreline looks very one [...] -
Roger Federer kicks back in new commercial for Credit Suisse
It’s a hard life, being Roger Federer! One minute you’re on court winning matches in front of the world, the next you’re having to endure arduous photo shoots involving motorcycles, guitars and leather jackets just to please your sponsors. After defeating Carlos Berlocq 6-3, 6-4 today at the Italian Open, [...] -
Federer wins opening match in Rome
Roger Federer is through to round 3 at the International BNL d’Italia in Rome after beating Argentine Carlos Berlocq 6-3 6-4. The Swiss, who won last week’s Madrid Masters, struck early in the first set, breaking the Argentine to love to take a 2-0 lead. Berlocq had a double chance [...] -
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal hit Forbes Top 100
These two players are used to making it to the top of the rankings for their tennis wins and achievements, but they were granted a new honour this week as they, and three of their fellow female tennis players, were featured in the 2012 Forbes’ Top 100 list of the [...] -
Ferrero fights back in Rome to defeat Monfils
Former world no.1 Juan Carlos Ferrero came back from two breaks down in the first to beat 13th seed Frenchman Gael Monfils in straight sets 7-5 6-3 and book his place in the third round of the Rome Tennis Masters. Monfils had the first set almost wrapped up after going [...] -
Federer wins Madrid Open title, beats Berdych in final
Roger Federer won the Madrid Open title after beating Tomas Berdych 3-6 7-5 7-5 in Sunday’s final and matched Nadal’s record of 20 Master titles. With this win, the Swiss will move to the second spot in the rankings and overtake Nadal, who will drop to no.3. Federer is the [...] -
Australian Underdog Smashes Serve Record
An Aussie underdog player, ranked 340th in the world, has set a brand new (but unofficially recognised) ATP record last week by smashing his way to a 263kph serve at a challenger event held in South Korea. Samuel Groth – perhaps best known for being the husband of former women’s [...] -
Federer reaches Madrid Open final, beats Tipsarevic
Former world no.1 and 16 time Grand Slam Champion Roger Federer set up a Madrid Open final encounter against Czech Berdych after defeating Janko Tipsarevic of Serbia 6-2 6-3 in today’s semifinal. The Swiss maestro played some flawless tennis in the first set, he managed to win every point after [...] -
Berdych defeats Del Potro and advances into Madrid Open final
Tomas Berdych became the first finalist of the Mutua Madrid Open after he overcame Argentine Juan Martin del Potro in today’s semifinal, winning 7-6 (5) 7-6 (6) in 2 hours and 20 minutes. Del Potro was going into the match with a 3-1 head to head record against Berdych, destroying [...] -
Federer beats Ferrer, books his place in Madrid SFs
Two times Madrid Open champion Roger Federer booked his place in the Saturday’s semifinal after beating Spaniard David Ferrer in two sets 6-4 6-4. Federer had the mental edge going into the match, having won the previous 12 meetings against Ferrer. It was only hard to imagine a different outcome [...] -
Defending champion Djokovic loses against Tipsarevic in Madrid
World no.1 Novak Djokovic won’t be able to defend his Mutua Madrid Open title this year after losing to his countryman Janko Tipsarevic in straight set 7-6 (2) 6-3 in today’s quarterfinal. Djokovic seemed to be a lot more confident on his serve in the first set. It was Tipsarevic [...]
